Saline Merry Mile
Presented by Ann Arbor Running Company — a 1 mile race down Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline, run along the annual holiday parade route.
Race Day
Held annually alongside the Saline holiday parade — check the current-year date at registration.
Start / Finish
Start: 5:00pm. All finishers complete no later than 5:30pm.
Location
Michigan Avenue, downtown Saline — starting at the 4 Corners intersection.
Beneficiary
Proceeds support Friends of Saline Cross Country scholarships and team funding.
A downhill start and finish through the heart of Saline
The race begins at the 4 Corners intersection (Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue), proceeds east on Michigan Avenue to a turnaround point near Old Creek / Maple, then heads west back to the finish line.
The course is notable for its downhill start and finish, and runs along the annual holiday parade route — meaning spectators line the streets to cheer on every runner.
Bring the whole family
Children under 10 years old running with a paid adult receive free entry and a complimentary race t-shirt through multi-person registration.
Results, photos & video
Race Results
Results archives available from past years of the Saline Merry Mile.
Photo Galleries
Browse photos from past Merry Mile races along Michigan Avenue.
Race Video
Watch highlights from previous years' holiday parade route races.
Lace up and join the fun this holiday season.
Every registration supports the Coach Smith Scholarship Fund and the Saline Cross Country program.